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Ansible vs Salt
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| Fact | Ansible | Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 71k | 16k |
| Latest | v2.21.5 | v3008.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Salt replaces Ansible. Alternatives to Ansible →
Full replacementAgent-based by default, with an agentless SSH mode.
Ansible
- v2.21.52026-10-05See the full changelog for the changes included in this release.
- v2.20.102026-10-05See the full changelog for the changes included in this release.
- v2.19.142026-10-05See the full changelog for the changes included in this release.
- v2.22.0b22026-09-29See the full changelog for the changes included in this release.pre-release
- v2.21.5rc12026-09-29See the full changelog for the changes included in this release.pre-release
Ansible
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Salt
✓ signed The latest release, v3008.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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